Strategic Sourcing Manager

Were Hiring | Head / Senior Manager NPD Strategic Sourcing

Are you a strategic sourcing leader with strong exposure to New Product Development (NPD) and R&D collaboration, passionate about building next-generation Electric Vehicle solutions? This is a high-impact role with ownership from concept to launch.

Role Overview

As the Head / Senior Manager NPD Strategic Sourcing, you will lead sourcing strategy for new EV programs while working closely with R&D, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Program teams to enable innovation, cost competitiveness, and scalability.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & NPD

• Lead strategic sourcing for NPD programs across EV systems and aggregates
• Define makebuy decisions, supplier strategy, and localization roadmaps
• Drive early supplier involvement (ESI) during concept and design stages
• Lead supplier selection, onboarding, development, and long-term agreements

R&D Collaboration & Technology Enablement

• Identify emerging technologies, materials, and manufacturing processes to support product innovation
• Collaborate with R&D teams, suppliers, and external research institutions to enable advanced solutions
• Support experiments, data analysis, and translation of R&D outcomes into manufacturable and cost-effective solutions
• Enable intellectual property development (patents, technical disclosures, publications) in collaboration with internal teams

Cost, Quality & Program Excellence

• Own should-costing, VA/VE, and target cost achievement for NPD parts
• Ensure supplier readiness for APQP, PPAP, and SOP milestones
• Identify sourcing risks early and implement mitigation plans

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Mentor and guide sourcing teams on strategic and technology-driven sourcing
• Present sourcing strategy, technology roadmap alignment, cost status, and risks to senior leadership

What Were Looking For

• 1520 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing / NPD within Automotive / EV / Powertrain / Mechatronics domain
• B.E / B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering (PG in Supply Chain / Operations preferred)
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, materials, manufacturing processes, and supplier ecosystems
• Proven experience in supplier negotiations, localization, cost management, and technology sourcing
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and work in a fast-paced EV environment.